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2011 NBA Draft: Sacramento Kings Take Jimmer Fredette, Warriors Take Klay Thompson
The 2011 NBA Draft will provide the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings with an opportunity to build for the future. Both teams are at cross roads in their respective histories, which makes this year's draft all the more important. We'll provide a rundown of trade rumors, news updates, draft picks, analysis, and grades. For more discussion of this year's draft and the players who are a part of it, head over to SB Nation's NBA Draft blog, Ridiculous Upside, to get in on the action. For more on the Warriors head over to Golden State of Mind and for more on the Kings head over to Sactown Royalty.
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June 24, 2011
VIDEO: Klay Thompson "Loves Zone Defenses", Warriors Fans Will, Too, Now
Klay Thompson "Loves Zone Defenses", Warriors Fans Will, Too, Now
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June 24, 2011
Warrior Draft Pick, Jeremy Tyler's Story: "Greatest..Ever"
Golden State Warrior Jeremy Tyler once said his life is the "greatest story ever."
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June 24, 2011
2011 NBA Draft: Klay Thompson And Jeremy Tyler Reflect Future of Joe Lacob Regime
Klay Thompson And Jeremy Tyler Reflect the "Voltron" Nature Of New Warriors Regime
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June 24, 2011
2011 NBA Draft Grades: Chad Ford Loves Kings Draft, Likes Warriors Draft
We break down Chad Ford's 2011 NBA draft grades for the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings
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June 24, 2011
2011 NBA Draft Grades: John Salmons Trade Downgrades Performance Of Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings did not receive a high grade for their performance in the 2011 NBA Draft after dealing Beno Udrih and the seventh pick for John Salmons and the tenth pick, despite drafting good players in Jimmer Fredette, Tyler Honeycutt, and Isaiah Thomas.
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June 24, 2011
2011 NBA Draft Grades: Warriors Fans Cautiously Optimistic?
We provide a look at the Warriors 2011 NBA Draft picks and what possible grades they might deserve, along with a link to grading at our Warriors blog.
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June 24, 2011
2011 NBA Draft Results: Warriors Draft Picks Include Klay Thompson, Charles Jenkins, Jeremy Tyler
We recap the Golden State Warriors picks in the 2011 NBA Draft.
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June 24, 2011
2011 NBA Draft Results: Sacramento Kings Pick Jimmer Fredette, Tyler Honeycutt, Isaiah Thomas
The Sacramento Kings had an okay draft day, managing to get their guy in Jimmer Fredette with the tenth pick traded from Milwaukee. They also picked up Tyler Honeycutt and Isaiah Thomas in the second round of the draft.
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June 23, 2011
2011 NBA Draft Grades: Klay Thompson, Charles Jenkins Land Warriors Modest Grades
We break down some early draft grades for the Golden State Warriors two-person class in the 2011 NBA Draft.
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June 23, 2011
2011 NBA Draft Results: Sacramento Kings Take Isaiah Thomas, PG, Washington Huskies
The Sacramento Kings concluded the 2011 NBA Draft by taking Washington Huskies point guard Isaiah Thomas. Thomas should help alleviate the loss of Beno Udrih via trade, and could back up Tyreke Evans if the Kings don't change their roster.
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June 23, 2011
2011 NBA Draft Results: Sacramento Kings Pick UCLA Bruins Forward Tyler Honeycutt
Tyler Honeycutt is on his way to the Sacramento Kings. The talented but mercurial small forward on the UCLA Bruins was drafted in the second round with the second pick for the Kings.
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June 23, 2011
2011 NBA Draft Results: Charles Jenkins Picked By Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors used their second round pick in the 2011 NBA Draft on guard Charles Jenkins. We take a brief look at what Jenkins brings to the table.
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June 23, 2011
2011 NBA Draft Results: Sacramento Kings' Jimmer Fredette Creates Serious Offensive Backcourt
We take a closer look at the Sacramento Kings selection of Jimmer Fredette in the 2011 NBA Draft.
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June 23, 2011
2011 NBA Draft Results: Golden State Warriors Pick Klay Thompson, SG, Washington State
The Golden State Warriors selected Klay Thompson with their first round pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. We take a quick look at what Thompson brings to the table.
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June 23, 2011
2011 NBA Draft Results: Milwaukee Bucks Take Jimmer Fredette For Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings looks like they've landed Jimmer Fredette after the Milwaukee Bucks took him with their tenth pick in the first round.
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June 23, 2011
2011 NBA Draft Picks: Sacramento Kings Pick Bismack Biyombo, Likely For Charlotte Bobcats
The Sacramento Kings take Bismack Biyombo, who will likely be traded to the Charlotte Bobcats in their three-way trade including the Milwaukee Bucks.
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June 23, 2011
2011 NBA Draft Drinking Game: Keeping it Loose During the Draft
2011 NBA Draft Drinking Game: Keeping it Loose During the Draft